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It's early, but the San Diego Padres are the best team in baseball? We'll see what stands out about the club's first few weeks with friend of the pod, John Conniff of MadFriars. Jackson Merrill's scorching start is slowed by injury. The club's depth is already on display with contributions from guys who started the year in El Paso. What will happen with Campy after his hot start? Speaking of the minors - John will give us the lowdown on who's where and what to watch for from the affiliates. And what is going on with Leo De Vries?
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with Woodsy trying to start a new segment called "Stoner Thoughts With Paulie" and the guys talk about the question Paul texted them last night while watching "The Clubhouse" on Netflix. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Clark Fahrenthold from Madfriars.com who gives us a full update on the Padres farm system, and any help for the major league team that may be available soon if needed. Listen here!
Ben and Woods reflect on the past few days at Padres Spring Training before playing a quick game of Take On Woods and then the guys from MadFriars stop by for a chat
David Jay From Madfriars Joins the Guys.
David Jay From Madfriars Joins The Show. Jims Backpage.
New MadFriars Correspondent Clark Fehrenthold joins Roy and Donavan to dive deep his first Top 30 prospect list. He explains his methodology and the we dive deep into the list.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour going over some of the top free agents still available in baseball, and who may still be a good fit for the San Diego Padres. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we hit the phone at the bottom of the hour and talk with David Jay from Madfriars who helps explain what the Padres are doing to try and get some more international bonus pool money for Roki Sasaki. And right at the end of the hour, the guys react to the tough news that legendary MLB broadcaster Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90. Listen here
Sam and Frank discuss the state of the Padres roster as it stands currently before having a chat with Ben Davey from MadFriars about the upcoming crop of talent in the minor league system To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam and Frank discuss the state of the Padres roster as it stands currently before having a chat with Ben Davey from MadFriars about the upcoming crop of talent in the minor league system To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A.J. Preller was busy swinging key deals throughout the 2024 that turned the Padres into a contender, and left few familiar names on the farm. So who will we need to know in 2025? Our friend John Conniff from MadFriars returns, stocked with scouting reports on the biggest names in the system. Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries are the gems, who are the most promising prospects behind them? And who has a shot at helping out at the big league level in 2025? Plus some thoughts on the Padres' place in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.
This week we check in with David Jay from MadFriars to talk about the trade deadline, the minor league system, and the window of success the organization is trying to widen.
Donavan and Roy breakdown the trades. Draft signings. Players moving up the system. Madfriars interview with Henry Baez. ACL: Humberto Cruz gets going. A: De Vries homers and Campbell walks it off! A+: Haynes Shines, Salas is heating up. AA: Lizarraga goes career long outing. AAA: Kollar Debut's
David Jay From Madfriars On The Trade Deadline Moves. Is AJ Prellers Job Safe If The Padres Make The Postseason?
David Jay From Madfriars On The Trade Deadline Moves.
David Jay From Madfriars On The Trade Deadline Moves. Is AJ Prellers Job Safe If The Padres Make The Postseason?
David Jay From Madfriars On The Trade Deadline Moves.
Padres Cleveland Game 1.Plus David Jay From MadFriars Breaks Down The Padres Draft. Jims Backpage
Padres Cleveland Game 1.Plus David Jay From MadFriars Breaks Down The Padres Draft. Jims Backpage
David Jay From MadFriars Breaks Down The Padres Draft
David Jay From MadFriars Breaks Down The Padres Draft
The “agenda” Harold James and Corey Stewart met up at aristocratic and luxurious Stewart Manor to discuss a variety of Padres related topics with Madfriars’ Mark Wilkens: In addition to […]
The Padres might be separating themselves in the NL Wild Card race. That should impact their plans for the upcoming Trade Deadline. Will there be prospect huggin' or prospect dealin'? Seems like a good time to catch up with our good friend John Conniff from MadFriars. He discusses the familiar deadline dilemma - who could be part of a deal, and who should be off limits? Salas, Snelling and Lesko are having down seasons - what's the story there, and who has stood out? Plus, John had a debt to pay thanks to Jackson Merrill. Jurickson Profar is an All-Star starter. And James Wood has arrived.On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay, as the guys address some local radio rumors that were swirling around over the last 24 hours. Then Ben sets the menu for today's show, which includes welcoming our pal John Conniff from Madfriars to the studio, and we pick his brain about the Padres farm system, look back at the 2022 trade with the Nationals, and more! Listen here!
Ben & Woods work through a rather depressing Italian Paul Report before talking about Pat McAfee's comments on Caitlin Clark and Kevin Charity from MadFriars joins the show to end the day.
Mad Friars' John Conniff on why Adam Mazur is the Padres best and only starting pitching option and how he's developed in the last year.
Hour 1 - Padres win another series but lose Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove, Mad Friars' John Conniff breaks down Adam Mazur, JRiff Call of Day.
The Big league club is playing up to the competition. MadFriars talks to Ryan Bergert ACL: Lamar King is hitting. A: Rosman Verdugo hit's a pair of bombs. A+: Lesko and Haynes takes a step forward. AA: Austin Krob cruises AAA: Adam Mazur makes his PCL debut. Merch Link: https://teechip.com/field?coupon=your_coupon
Merch Link: https://www.teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=your_coupon Use Promo Code FOTF for 10% off The boys discuss the Padres trade that brings Luis Arraez to San Diego. Why it's a win win for both teams and players involved. The ACL opened and MadFriars has a questions for Player Development Director Riley Westman. The Affiliate Rundown ACL: get's going Lake E : Eric Yost is opening eyes Ft. Wayne: Jagger Haynes puts it all together. San Antonio: Could Adam Mazur be a early call up? El Paso: Tirso Turning it on!!
Madfriars' John Conniff on who the Padres would turn to if they needed to add pitching, Reggie Lawson's numbers & why Jakob Marsee is better than his numbers show.
Hour 3 - John Conniff from MadFriars.com chats about all-things minor leagues. What is on TV tonight and the fusion.
The Missions are back from Corpus Christi, so Jeremy and Brian discuss the previous series against the Hooks while chatting about the ongoing homestand with the Wichita Wind Surge. 1888 also welcomes John Conniff of the "MadFriars," a website that covers the entire San Diego Padres system, while debuting a fun new competition between the hosts.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour previewing this weekend's series between the Padres and dodgers up in Los Angeles. Then we get to "Don't Do This" before we're joined by our buddy Kevin Charity from Madfriars for a full report on the Padres farm system with all of the minor league teams season's now underway! Listen here!
Ben & Woods catch up with Kevin Charity from Madfriars on Friday morning! Listen here as Kevin gives us a deep dive on the Padres farm system with all of the minor league teams season's underway, some names to keep an eye on, and MUCH more!
Fresh off a trip to the backfields John Conniff of MadFriars returns to the pod. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley broke camp with the big leaguers - what have they shown so far? Will Pauley play enough (and well enough) to stick around? John lets the guys know who caught his eye in his recent trip to Peoria. Plus, we're learning where the Padres are sending their top prospects to start the Minor League season. And reports of trade talks with the Marlins means young talent could be on the move.On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Boys are BACK! This episode is chalked full. The Korea Series, Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley make the trip to Korea. #Merrillmadness, SpringBreakout game, MadFriars notes from the Backfields. The Cease trade, MLBPA turmoil, MLB Pipeline's Johnathan Mayo article on the Padres International scouting.
The Boys are BACK! This episode is chalked full. The Korea Series, Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley make the trip to Korea. #Merrillmadness, SpringBreakout game, MadFriars notes from the Backfields. The Cease trade, MLBPA turmoil, MLB Pipeline's Johnathan Mayo article on the Padres International scouting.
More On The Aztecs Vs Utah St. David Jay, MadFriars.com Joins The Show. Jims Backpage.
More On The Aztecs Vs Utah St. David Jay, MadFriars.com Joins The Show. Jims Backpage.
The “agenda” Harold James and John Conniff from Madfriars.com met up at our beloved Nando’s Peri-Peri in Washington DC to discuss a variety of Padres related topics: In addition to […]
Hosts Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by Madfriars contributor and PHT patron Ben Davey! Ben's top 30 prospect list releases on madfriars.com on Tuesday Feb. 6th, and Ben was nice enough to join us and go in-depth on the Padres farm as the team prepares for pitchers and catchers to report next week.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to get the show ad-free and join the PHT Discord! patreon.com/@padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/KpUEURVcgrk
John Conniff from MadFriars dops in to chat about the future of the Padres and their prospects. Marty shares her final NFL Notes. The hour wraps up with texts.
Mad Friars' John Conniff on Padres signing top international prospect Leodalis De Vries, how their previous signings have panned out, Ethan Salas progression & if we could see him in 2024.
Sam talks with Kevin Charity of MadFriars about the Padres prospects and what their 2024's could look like To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Conniff from MadFriars travels the country watching and talking to San Diego's minor leaguers. With lots of question marks on the Padres roster, how much help can they expect to get from prospects? Will Merrill and Marsee crash the party? Are reinforcements coming to the bullpen? How are the young top flight pitchers looking? And Ethan Salas - 2024??? John shares his insight with Derek and Darnay.On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mad Friars' John Conniff on the Padres returns for Juan Soto, how Thorpe fits the rotation, current rankings of their top prospects and why Padres could have some serious pitching by the end of 2024.
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by chatting with Kevin Charity from Madfriars who covers the Padres farm system and gives us a full offseason update on the minor league teams. Then we talk about “Giving Tuesday” before we get to The Reindl Report and Paulie's top stories of the morning, including news about a Spinal Tap sequel!? Listen here!
This week, the guys talk about the passing of Padres Chairman Peter Seidler with Mark Wilkens from Madfriars.com.
A New Dave and Jeff Show is up! John Conniff from Mad Friars joined the show and told us why the Padres are struggling and where this organization is going. If you're interested in Padres' baseball, you'll love this show.